Led in particular by their in-form man, Benlahlou, the OL U19s achieved a third success in a row in the championship. A convincing match against Paris FC (4-1).
With two victories in a row, the OL U19s finally seemed to be launched, after a start to the season that was not far from catastrophic. But it still had to be confirmed this Saturday against Paris FC. In front of their audience, Jordan’s protégés Gonzalez fulfilled the objective well despite starting in reverse.
After five minutes, the Parisians took the lead with a superb long-range strike from their striker and captain (0-1). Despite possession in their favor, the Lyonnais advanced with difficulty in the opposing camp. So he’s the fit man, Benlahlouwho came out of his box to equalize on an attempt from distance too (1-1, 16th). The attacking midfielder and his teammates were gradually gaining the upper hand, reflecting the possibilities for Himbert (24th) and Lurica (35th) to go ahead.
The hat-trick for Benlahlou
It was ultimately Benlahlou, untenable, who doubled the lead at the best moment, just before the break, after a good cross from Ruins (2-1, 44th). Enough to start the second period with confidence for the Rhone residents. And the penalty obtained by Meyo upon returning from the locker room, transformed by Benlahlou for the hat-trick (3-1, 49th), only accentuated this impression. Les Gones even widened the gap through Meyo, five minutes later (4-1, 54th), giving themselves a little more breathing room.
The score could have evolved on both sides, with more frank actions from the teammates of Llahonafor both formations. But the scoreboard ultimately didn’t move until the referee’s final whistle.
OL provisionally 6th
OL’s third success in a row allows them to temporarily climb to sixth place, pending the rest of the ninth day which will take place on Sunday. With thirteen points, the Lyonnais remain a good distance from Sochaux, first, but have a balanced record (four victories, four defeats and a draw). It’s up to them to turn it into a positive one in two weeks in Strasbourg (November 3)
The 11th of OL U19: Llahona – Kango, Sener, Thyvent, Dutot – Berbar, Senouci – Himbert, Benlahlou, Meyo – Lurika
